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It’s been a little over two years since Dream Theater released their abysmal concept album ‘The Astonishing’.  Continue reading Dream Theater To Get Back On Track

It’s happened before.  It used to happen every once in a while when a band was popular enough.  Continue reading Metallica Accomplish Major Charting Feat

It’s been a little over a year since Black Sabbath played their final show.  Ozzy’s going out on one more solo run and possible album.  Geezer has retired.  And Tony Iommi has certainly hinted at numerous possible post original Sabbath line-up projects. Continue reading Iommi/Halford Collaboration

By 1992 things were going really really well for New York’s Living Colour.  With the exception of original bass player Muzz Skillings leaving the band.  They had a few hits, two top ten albums, a couple Grammy’s and a newly founded merch deal.  This dream was happening and it was real.  But the music climate was changing dramatically. Continue reading Metal Anniversary – 25 Years of Living Colour’s ‘Stain’

They’re both recognized as two of the best non original line-up KISS albums.  One is credited as being their sonic comeback.  The other their second commercial breakthrough that saved the band.  One is with make-up and one isn’t. Continue reading VS. KISS’ ‘Creatures of the Night’ VS. ‘Lick It Up’

A few days ago the legendary metal gods Judas Priest had to make a heartbreaking announcement.  They will be going out on tour to support their latest album ‘Firepower’ without their commanding guitar chief Glenn Tipton. Continue reading Judas Priest to Set Out On Tour Sans Glenn Tipton

Another big loss for the rock world.  Particularly the drummers.  This past Wednesday Pat Torpey, most notably from Mr. Big and David Lee Roth’s solo outing, moved on from this world to the next. Continue reading R.I.P. Pat Torpey: Dec 13, 1953-Feb 7, 2018

Look out folks and get ready for nothin’ but a GREAT time!  Hard rock legends Poison are teaming up with other hard rock legends Cheap Trick for a summer tour in U.S.  Continue reading Upcoming Tour – Poison & Cheap Trick

By the time 1979 rolled around the rock masses figured that Black Sabbath was over.  But Tony Iommi and co. had a few tricks up their sleeves.  And late that year they hired former Rainbow and Elf front man Ronnie James Dio. Continue reading Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven & Hell’ VS. ‘The Mob Rules’

After about 17 years of existence, i-tunes has finally struck a deal with legendary band Def Leppard.  Out of all the bands, I never understood why Def Lep wasn’t on i-tunes.  Especially since their first three albums were in need of some serious remastering. Continue reading Def Leppard – Finally on I-Tunes!!